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Pompette

Oxfordshire, Oxford - French - Restaurant - £££

Neighbourhood French fancy catering for north Oxford locals

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Very Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Summertown locals are lucky to have family-run Pompette on their doorstep and they’re eager to applaud every aspect of this little slice of French bonhomie in the north of the city. With its walls emblazoned with artwork, a gorgeous summertime terrace and professional but personable staff, no wonder it is reckoned to be ‘an extra special place’. And that’s before we get to the food. Chef/co-owner Pascal Wiedemann spent 14 years shaking the pans in big-name London kitchens (from Racine and Terroirs to Six Portland Road), before bringing his vision of bourgeois French cuisine to Oxford. His menu is entrenched in the classics, but with the odd detour across the border. Fish soup, champignons à la grecque and côte de boeuf share the billing with ham and Manchego croquettes, white crab with ajo blanco, and grilled rabbit with Bomba rice, chorizo and piquillo peppers. French farmhouse cheeses, poached apricots and canelés de Bordeaux wit...

Summertown locals are lucky to have family-run Pompette on their doorstep and they’re eager to applaud every aspect of this little slice of French bonhomie in the north of the city. With its walls emblazoned with artwork, a gorgeous summertime terrace and professional but personable staff, no wonder it is reckoned to be ‘an extra special place’. And that’s before we get to the food.

Chef/co-owner Pascal Wiedemann spent 14 years shaking the pans in big-name London kitchens (from Racine and Terroirs to Six Portland Road), before bringing his vision of bourgeois French cuisine to Oxford. His menu is entrenched in the classics, but with the odd detour across the border. Fish soup, champignons à la grecque and côte de boeuf share the billing with ham and Manchego croquettes, white crab with ajo blanco, and grilled rabbit with Bomba rice, chorizo and piquillo peppers. French farmhouse cheeses, poached apricots and canelés de Bordeaux with salted rum caramel (Friday and Saturday nights only) round off a simple, satisfying offer.

Alternatively, drop by for poulet frites on Wednesday nights or steak frites on Thursday, if you prefer; they even do a proper petit-déjeuner from 10am. Pompette is the charming French word for tipsy, so we do need to mention the libations: Ricard, Lillet Blanc, Picon Bière and Normandy cider all get a look-in alongside a list of patriotically French wines (plus the odd interloper).

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J Horton

26 March 2025

Always love love love coming to Pompette. Exciting french dishes cooked to perfection delivered with friendly/efficient service. Tuesday lunch was packed with diners all enjoying the experience. The Good Food Members perk was just the cherry on the top.

VENUE DETAILS

7 South Parade
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX2 7JL GB

01865 311166

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OTHER INFORMATION

Private dining room, Separate bar, Wheelchair access, Parking, Family friendly

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